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Infinity Tools Space Balls For Cabinet Doors

Q: What are Space Balls used for?

They keep a frame-and-panel door's panel centered and rattle-free . Placed in the panel grooves, they let the wood expand and contract while preventing cracking and rattle. See our door-making tools .

Q: What size are the Space Balls?

Each synthetic rubber ball measures .260" (about 1/4") and fits precisely inside the panel groove of the rails and stiles.

Q: How many Space Balls do I need per door?

We recommend six to eight Space Balls per door , distributed around the panel grooves to center the panel evenly.

Q: How do Space Balls prevent panels from cracking?

If the panel expands, the Space Balls compress to take up the slack between the panel and the frame, which prevents the panel from forcing the joints apart and cracking.

Q: Can I use Space Balls with plywood panels?

Yes. They are recommended for plywood door panels too , where they compress and center the panel in the door frame just as they do with solid wood.

Q: What are Space Balls made of?

They are made of synthetic rubber , which lets them compress and rebound as the wood moves through seasonal humidity changes.

Q: What pack sizes are available?

Space Balls are available in packs of 250 or 1000 , so you can buy enough for a single project or stock up for production cabinet work.

Q: Do they work on both raised and flat panel doors?

Yes. They suit raised and flat panel doors alike, fitting any standard panel groove in the rails and stiles. Browse more woodshop basics .

Q: Where do the Space Balls go during assembly?

Drop them into the panel grooves of the rails and stiles before assembling the door, so the panel floats centered on the balls within the frame. Pair them with hardware for the build.

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Take the Rattle and Shift Out of Cabinet Doors!

Don't make another raised or flat panel door without these project savers! Panel shrinkage and movement is an age old problem when making real wood doors. Our 1/4" diameter space balls automatically center your panel in your frame to prevent panel cracking and annoying rattle. If the panel expands the Space Balls compress, preventing glue joint cracking by taking up any slack between panel and door frame.

Six to eight Space Balls per door are recommended. Each synthetic rubber ball measures .260" and will fit precisely inside the groove. Also recommended for plywood door panels as the space ball will compress and center the panel in the door frame.

Features:

.260" (≈1/4") synthetic rubber balls fit perfectly into the panel grooves of the rails and stiles
Balls expand and contract as the wood moves, keeping panels perfectly centered
Saves glue joints from cracking, and prevents panel rattling
Available in packs of 250 or 1000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Space Balls used for?

They keep a frame-and-panel door's panel centered and rattle-free. Placed in the panel grooves, they let the wood expand and contract while preventing cracking and rattle. See our door-making tools.

What size are the Space Balls?

Each synthetic rubber ball measures .260" (about 1/4") and fits precisely inside the panel groove of the rails and stiles.

How many Space Balls do I need per door?

We recommend six to eight Space Balls per door, distributed around the panel grooves to center the panel evenly.

How do Space Balls prevent panels from cracking?

If the panel expands, the Space Balls compress to take up the slack between the panel and the frame, which prevents the panel from forcing the joints apart and cracking.

Can I use Space Balls with plywood panels?

Yes. They are recommended for plywood door panels too, where they compress and center the panel in the door frame just as they do with solid wood.

What are Space Balls made of?

They are made of synthetic rubber, which lets them compress and rebound as the wood moves through seasonal humidity changes.

What pack sizes are available?

Space Balls are available in packs of 250 or 1000, so you can buy enough for a single project or stock up for production cabinet work.

Do they work on both raised and flat panel doors?

Yes. They suit raised and flat panel doors alike, fitting any standard panel groove in the rails and stiles. Browse more woodshop basics.

Will Space Balls stop my cabinet doors from rattling?

Yes. By keeping the panel snug and centered in its frame, they eliminate the annoying rattle that loose panels make when the door is opened and closed.

Where do the Space Balls go during assembly?

Drop them into the panel grooves of the rails and stiles before assembling the door, so the panel floats centered on the balls within the frame. Pair them with hardware for the build.

Infinity Tools Space Balls For Cabinet Doors